Photos: 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe makes a valiant effort at incorporating tech, but falls short due to poor integration. In everything but fuel economy it is a practical driver.

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Hyundai's small SUV comes in GLS, SE, and Limited trim levels. The Limited is the only one with significant cabin tech, including an available navigation system and an Infinity stereo.
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Editors' Rating

The 3.3-liter V-6 produces 242 horsepower and 226 pound-feet of torque. With its displacement, we would expect it to be fairly economical, but our average fuel economy hovered around 16 mpg. A 2.7-liter V-6 comes in the low trim level GLS.
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Editors' Rating

The Santa Fe can be had in front- or all-wheel-drive configurations. The all-wheel-drive system includes a locking differential, which keeps torque distributed 50-50 percent between the front and back wheels.
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We like the design of the climate controls. The navigation and entertainment unit aren't well-integrated with the car, though. The unit is fitted into a double-DIN hole in the center stack, something that could easily be done with an aftermarket unit.
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Editors' Rating

The Santa Fe Limited includes an impressive Infinity audio system, with 650 watts of amplification and 10 speakers, including a centerfill and subwoofer. The sound quality is very good, although we did hear significant rattle with heavy bass tracks.
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